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Concierto de Aranjuez – Classical Guitar Favorite
Rodrigo’s Best Known Work Concierto de Aranjuez is a classical guitar favorite, recognized by its signature sound. The concerto was written in 1939 by the Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999). It is Rodrigo’s best-known work, and its success established his reputation as one of the most significant Spanish composers of the 20th century. Inspiration Concierto de Aranjuez was inspired by the … Continue reading
Ancient Airs And Dances – Three Orchestral Suites by Respighi
Ancient Airs and Dances is a set of three orchestral suites, based on Renaissance lute pieces, by Italian composer Ottorino Respighi. Ancient Airs and Dances Ottorino Respighi Ottorino Respighi 1879 – 1936 . Music Web International . NAXOS . Wikipedia Ottorino Respighi was an Italian composer and musicologist. Respighi is best known for his orchestral … Continue reading
L’Arlésienne – Powerful, Dramatic Music by Bizet
L’Arlésienne is a dramatic two part suite that achieves great effect with the most economic of means. Written by Bizet as incidental music to Alphonse Daudet’s play L’Arlésienne (“The Girl from Arles“), L’Arlésienne was composed for the first performance of the play in 1872. Bizet himself played the harmonium backstage at the premiere performance. The L’Arlésienne suites contain 27 individual numbers (some only a … Continue reading
Finlandia by Sibelius – Evokes Vivid Imagery of Finland’s People and Countryside
Finlandia is an unmistakeable, passionate piece of music that evokes vivid imagery of Finland’s people and countryside. Finlandia played an important role in Finland gaining independence. The song was written by Sibelius for the Press Celebrations of 1899, a covert political protest against increasing censorship from the Russian Empire. Finlandia is the best-known of Sibelius’s works, … Continue reading
In the Hall of the Mountain King – Stirring Live Orchestral Performance
. In the Hall of the Mountain King is one of the most recognizable classical songs ever composed. It is part of the Peer Gynt suites composed by Edvard Grieg. The unmistakable theme has helped In the Hall of the Mountain King attain iconic status in popular culture. The song has been arranged by many artists, including Duke … Continue reading
Gunther Schuller – The Music Man Has Passed Away
Gunther Schuller 1925-2015 American composer, performer, conductor, teacher, and writer noted for his wide range of activity in both jazz and classical music and for his works embracing both jazz and advanced 12-tone elements. Master musician Gunther Schuller died two days ago in Boston at age 89. He was a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and was the … Continue reading
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